In 1974, the young musician's talent was discovered by Raúl Porchetto, who invited him to join a short-term project called Reino de Munt. In 1977, Lerner participated in Gustavo Santaolalla's band Soluna. In addition, Alejandro Lerner was consolitading his skills as a performer while working with well-known Argentine singers Leon Gieco and Sandra Mihanovich.
In 1981, Lerner formed a band called la Magia, playing along with bass player Hernán Magiano, guitarist Damián Figueroa, saxophonist Oscar Kreimer, and drummer Luis Querón, releasing Alejandro Lerner y La Magia in 1982. A year later, the band broke up and he decided to start his solo career, releasing Todo a Pulmón that same year and Lerner Tres in 1984.
In 1999, a compilation of his greatest hits, called 20 Años (20 Years), was released.
In 2002 Lerner gained exposure in the US when he collaborated with Carlos Santana on the song "Hoy Es Adiós" which was released on Santana's album Shaman.
Ojalá
Alejandro Lerner Lyrics
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No sé a quién voy a encontrar
Será que ya no te conozco
Y es normal que tenga miedo
Ha pasado tanto tiempo
Ha pasado tanto tiempo
Yo también cambié
Todavía tiene ganas
De besarte en las mañanas
De besarte en las mañanas
De morderte y hacer el amor
En cualquier rincón
De mimarte y descubrirte
De pelearte sin tener razón
Sin tener razón
Algunas cosas no se olvidan
Sólo cambian de lugar
Hasta que encuentran la salida
Todo ocurre en un momento
Tengo un buen presentimiento
Ojalá que tengas ganas
De besarme a las mañanas
De morderme y hacer el amor
En cualquier rincón
De mimarme y de descubrirme
De pelearme sin tener razón
Sin tener razón
Son demasiados pensamientos
Lo que nos mata es la ansiedad
Revivir en nuestros recuerdos
Todo ocurre en un momento
Tengo un buen presentimiento
Ojalá que tengas ganas
De besarme a las mañanas
De morderme y hacer el amor
En cualquier rincón
De mimarme y descubrirme
De pelearme sin tener razón
Sin tener razón
Y si es sólo un nuevo encuentro
Si ya no estás igual que yo
The lyrics of Alejandro Lerner's song "Ojala" deal with the complexities of a relationship that has undergone changes over the years. The singer reflects on his past with his significant other and how, over time, they have become somewhat strangers to each other. He acknowledges the fear that comes with not fully recognizing the person he once knew and the uncertainty of what he will find when he looks into their eyes. However, despite the fear and uncertainty, he still desires to reconnect with them.
Lerner highlights the fact that both he and his partner have changed over time. He recognizes that the dreams and aspirations they once had when they were younger may no longer be the same. However, he still feels the same passion and desire for his partner and wants to hold them in his arms and kiss them in the morning. The singer reminisces about the moments they shared together, even the fights they had without any reason, and how everything seemed to happen so fast.
The song's lyrics are emotional and touch upon themes of love, loss, and the fear of the unknown. The singer is hopeful and optimistic about the possibility of reigniting the spark in the relationship. The lyrics are relatable and can strike a chord with anyone who has gone through a similar experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Y si te miro a los ojos
Looking into your eyes, I am unsure of what I will see
No sé a quién voy a encontrar
I'm not sure who I will meet there
Será que ya no te conozco
Perhaps I no longer know you
Y es normal que tenga miedo
It's normal to be afraid
Ha pasado tanto tiempo
So much time has gone by
Yo también cambié
I have also changed
Aquel que remontaba sueños
The one who used to dream big
Todavía tiene ganas
Still has desires
De besarte en las mañanas
To kiss you in the mornings
De morderte y hacer el amor
To bite you and make love
En cualquier rincón
In every corner
De mimarte y descubrirte
To pamper and discover you
De pelearte sin tener razón
To fight without reason
Algunas cosas no se olvidan
Some things are not forgotten
Sólo cambian de lugar
They just change places
Hasta que encuentran la salida
Until they find a way out
Todo ocurre en un momento
Everything happens in a moment
Tengo un buen presentimiento
I have a good feeling
Ojalá que tengas ganas
I hope you feel like
De besarme a las mañanas
Kissing me in the mornings
De morderme y hacer el amor
To bite me and make love
En cualquier rincón
In every corner
De mimarme y de descubrirme
To pamper and discover me
De pelearme sin tener razón
To fight without reason
Sin tener razón
Without any reason
Son demasiados pensamientos
There are too many thoughts
Lo que nos mata es la ansiedad
What kills us is anxiety
Revivir en nuestros recuerdos
To relive in our memories
Y si es sólo un nuevo encuentro
If it's just a new encounter
Si ya no estás igual que yo
If you're not the same as me
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEJANDRO FEDERICO LERNER, COTI SOROKIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Edgardo Solis
El hombre vive dos vidas, la mala y la buena, la de todos los dias y la de nuestras insensatas esperanzas, la de la muerte que nos espera y la de la terca ilusion de de ser eternos. Yo creia que el amor era una ilusion. Hoy sé que es la parte buena que tenemos, hoy sé que existe.